Database Developer III (contract)

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Job Summary: The Database Developer III role supports the Information Security organization by designing, developing, and optimizing database solutions across Oracle and SQL Server environments. This position focuses on hands-on database development rather than administration, working closely with business analysts and application teams to translate complex requirements into efficient, scalable database code. The role is a 7-month contract and offers flexible location options, including Pennington, NJ; NYC; Pittsburgh; Lake Mary, FL; or remote, with an expectation of being onsite 2–3 days per week when applicable. Key Responsibilities: Database Design & Development: Design, develop, test, and implement database applications and solutions, including tables, schemas, views, and stored logic, in Oracle (11g/12c) and SQL Server environments. Requirements Analysis: Partner with business analysts and application teams to analyze user and system requirements, translating them into clear database designs and implementations. PL/SQL Development: Develop and maintain complex Oracle SQL and PL/SQL code, including packages, procedures, functions, and queries. Performance Tuning & Optimization: Optimize, tune, and troubleshoot SQL and PL/SQL code to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability across environments. Data Modeling: Apply strong knowledge of relational data modeling, including normalized and de-normalized table structures, object-relational mapping, and schema design. Application Support: Assist development teams with database-related design decisions, testing, tuning, and implementation activities. Agile Collaboration: Work within an Agile environment, picking up and managing Jira tickets and collaborating across cross-functional teams. Qualifications: 5–10 years of database development experience Strong hands-on experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL in 11g and 12c environments Solid understanding of SQL Server Expertise in relational database modeling and schema design Proven ability to analyze requirements and implement database solutions Experience troubleshooting database performance and optimizing SQL code Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Experience Experience with ETL processes Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Jira) Prior experience working in large enterprise environments Infrastructure or IT asset management exposure Strong writing and documentation skills Why Join Us: This role offers an opportunity to join a lean, experienced database development team within Information Security, focusing on impactful, hands-on development work rather than database administration. You’ll work with modern Oracle environments, collaborate closely with application and requirements teams, and contribute to meaningful enterprise systems. At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024 Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024 “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024 Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023 Pay Rate Range Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 82.74 103.43 USD hourly Additional Notes Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly. Benefits Information Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.